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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1917

Page

8

Strand Show Sparks Row Over Red Cross Talk

At the Strand a Red Cross speaker H A Ford faced heckling from a pro German in the audience leading to a brawl. Two men at the rear kicked the protester and dragged him out then were cheered by the crowd. Nearby theaters advertise Marguerite Clark, Alice Joyce, Ethel Barrymore, Mae Marsh and others in upcoming features this week.

H. A. Ford Red Cross Coliseum Marguerite Clark Marguerite

Air war above France as British planes clash with German fighters

British aircraft return toward base near Ypfea as German antiaircraft fire erupts. A fast German fighter squadron crosses into Allied airspace and a machine gun duel ensues, turning a quiet sky into a tense aerial raid.

Germany

Clash Above: British Jets Join German Air Battle

Dozen Roche planes loom overhead as German fighters engage. A thunder of engines signals a large British squadron joining the dogfight from a nearby airfield. The aerial melee erupts in the clouds above the town, then fades as machines fall away.

Roche Thisir

Inmates at county poor farm to receive Christmas gifts

One hundred fifty inmates will receive a present and one hundred ten men will get a cigar at a Christmas tree celebration on Christmas afternoon. Mrs. Wesley Bell of 8717 Palatine Ave led a drive among prominent city women to secure contributions.

Wesley Bell Palatine Ave

Greatest Love of Humanity Shaped by Mollie and Dick

The narrator reflects on Mollie’s boundless charity toward blind boys and her influence on Dick and Jim. It recalls figures from history who were inspired by humanity, and ends noting Dr. Levi P. Gilbert, editor, and a Seattle pastor’s death in Cincinnati.

Mollie Mary Lincoln Isaac Newton II Nathan Hale Domremy Orleans Rheima Shakespeare Mozart Raphael Rome Gir Sonny Mellie Levi P. Gilbert Margie Seattle

Fire damages lumber yard bridge approaches in Duluth

Fire, not under control at 9 a m, damaged the approaches of the bridge linking Superior and Duluth. Fire departments from both cities labored in sub zero temperatures to contain the blaze.

United Press Duluth Minn Superior

War veterans protest food at Old Soldiers' home

In Bremerton Des 25 veterans complain about poor quality and scarce supplies at the Old Soldiers' home amid Hoover era shortages. They say meals are meatless and wheatless with small portions and inadequate dishes, including turnips and poorly cooked rice without sugar. The Franklin high school Alumni Association plans a dinner and dance Friday.

United Press Bremerton, Des Hooverige Alumni Association of the Franklin High School

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